1974 911 Targa 5-Speed

The 1974 Porsche 911 marked a major redesign driven by new global safety and emissions regulations, most notably the introduction of US-mandated impact bumpers. These large aluminum bumpers were integrated into the body with redesigned fenders and a shorter front hood, while rubber bellows and shock absorbers allowed them to withstand 5-mph impacts. At the rear, a reflector bearing the Porsche name filled the gap between the bumpers, giving the car a cohesive look. Available as both a Coupe and Targa, the 1974 model set the design language for the 911s that would follow through the remainder of the decade.

This 1974 911 Targa 5-Speed was refinished in its factory shade of Light Yellow over a Black leatherette interior and showed ~67k miles on the odometer. Acquired by the seller as a non-running project earlier this year, it received extensive work including new pistons and cylinders, clutch, fuel injectors, transaxle synchros, brake master cylinder, and tires. Additional work included installing Koni shocks, refinishing the wheels, and refreshing the brakes and suspension to get it road-ready for the auction.

Over the last twelve months, 1974-77 Targas have averaged $28,500 with a low of $1,100 for basically a planter and a high of $50,864. Although our Spotlight car had an older repaint, it still looked very nice, and the extensive work to get it back on the road clearly paid off. It not only beat its $50,000 high estimate but also shattered the previous twelve-month high, selling at a final bid of $80,000. Dayum!

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